Lake Land Magazine Summer 2015

THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF LAKE LAND COLLEGE

NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE OPTIONS Meet Workforce Demands

BUILD A BRIDGE to Your Future with Civil Engineering Technology

NETWORK YOUR SUCCESS with this Fast-growing IT Program

HONORED TO SERVE President’s Report to the Community

MEET THE

LAKER MALLARD

SUMMER 2015

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

We are busy preparing for the fall semester and look forward to welcoming our students to campus in August. Remember that fall semester classes begin August 25 and the preferred last day to register is August 24.

As you peruse the pages of the Lake Land College Magazine, formerly the Full Circle, you might notice this publication has changed. We’ve re-formatted it to better showcase all we have to offer at Lake Land College. With this new format, you’ll be introduced to educational programs and careers that are in high demand in those fields. You’ll learn more about the Lake Land College Foundation and Alumni Association, and you’ll hear directly from the administration on pages 4-5 with the official Cabinet Report. On pages 10-11, I encourage you to check out the new Lake Land College mascot, which introduces the Laker Mallard. On pages 14-15, learn about the new criminal justice programs that lead to direct employment in the industry or increase your marketability to move up in the ranks at your organization.

These are just some of the highlights in the new Lake Land College Magazine.

I really hope you enjoy reading about our successful students and alumni and perhaps, through these pages, find the resources and encouragement you need to either return to school later in life or choose Lake Land as your top college after high school.

We invite you to visit us online or in person so you can see how many opportunities there are to help you engage your mind and change your life through the power of learning. We’d like to get to know you and hope you’ll consider becoming part of the Lake Land College family.

— Dr. Josh Bullock, President

GET SOCIAL WITH LAKE LAND COLLEGE! VISIT US AT LAKELANDCOLLEGE.EDU. LAKE LAND COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gary Cadwell, Chairman, Mode Robert Luther, Vice Chairman, Mattoon Dave Storm, Secretary, Effingham Ann Deters, Board Member, Effingham Bruce Owen, Board Member, Dieterich Doris Reynolds, Board Member, Mattoon Mike Sullivan, Board Member, Mattoon Adam Doty, Student Trustee, Beecher City

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STAFF

Josh Bullock, President Jim Hull, Vice President for Academic Services Ray Rieck, Vice President for Business Services Tina Stovall, Vice President for Student Services Jean Anne Grunloh, Senior Executive to the President

Director: Kelly Allee Editor and Writer: Jennifer Forneris Graphic Designer: Paula Rosine

Views and opinions expressed by individuals in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of Lake Land College.

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On the cover is Robert Logsdon, IT – Network Administration major, in the Lake Land College Innovation Lab, where he troubleshoots issues with a 3D printer.

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

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CABINET REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

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BRIDGE TO THE FUTURE

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A TRADITION OF GIVING

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MEET THE LAKER MALLARD

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NETWORKED FOR SUCCESS

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NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS

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WAYS TO PAY FOR COLLEGE

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ADVISING FOR SUCCESS

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COMMUNITY LEARNING

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CHOOSE YOUR MAJOR

LAKE LAND COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Lake Land College creates and continuously improves an affordable, accessible and effective learning environment for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.

We fulfill this mission through: • University transfer education • Technical & career education • Workforce development • Community and continuing education • Intellectual and cultural programs

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THE LAKE LAND COLLEGE MAGAZINE is published each semester for the students and residents of Lake Land College District #517 by Marketing & Public Relations at Lake Land College, 5001 Lake Land Blvd., Mattoon, IL 61938. This magazine will introduce you to Lake Land College and provide you with resources to get started or continue your education with us. For inquiries, please contact Marketing & Public Relations at 217-234-5408.

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FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 25 AND THE PREFERRED LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 24!

Stop by a One Stop Registration Open House!

• July 14 at the Eastern Region Center in Marshall or on campus in Mattoon • July 15 at the Kluthe Center in Effingham or the Western Region Center in Pana Call 217-234-5256 for details.

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HONORED TO SERVE CABINET REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY

by Dr. Josh Bullock

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AS I COME TO

the end of my second year as the president of Lake Land College, I am pleased to highlight our recent achievements and share with you our plans for the future.

SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS Thanks to ongoing cost saving efforts and tight fiscal management, we are proud to be able to pass along savings to our students with a tuition and fee freeze.

Students entering Lake Land this fall will pay the exact same tuition and fees students paid the prior year.

RECOGNIZING ACADEMIC SCHOLARS This fall, we welcome the first class of Presidential Scholars to Lake Land College. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to in-district high school students who are in the top 15 percent of their class or have an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. We have more than 140 students receiving a full tuition scholarship, valued at up to $9,250, which is renewable for two years.

This is another way Lake Land College ensures that every student who works hard in high school to earn a spot in the top of his or her class has equal access to a college education.

AFFIRMING OUR SUCCESS Earlier this year, a team from the Higher Learning Commission visited campus to review our accreditation status. I am pleased to share with you their initial observations of our unique strengths, which include: • Our ability to address funding challenges, while containing costs.

• Our commitment to sustainability.

• Our Department of Corrections academic programs.

• Our engaged student body.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZING OUR PROGRAMS • CNN Money ranked Lake Land College in the top 100 community colleges nationwide for student success.

• Community College Week named the agriculture program second in Illinois and twelfth in the nation as one of the top producers of associate degree graduates in the country.

• For the third year in a row, e.Republic’s Center for Digital Education recognized Lake Land College for its innovative uses of technology to achieve first-rate student learning environments.

• BestColleges.com named the Medical Coding Specialist program seventh in the nation for top online medical billing and coding certificate programs.

MOVING FORWARD As we celebrate our strengths, we look forward to our future. We kicked off the strategic planning process by seeking the input of more than 1,000 stakeholders who led us to develop three goals: 1. Advance student success.

2. Fulfill evolving and emerging education and training needs.

3. Commit to quality, access and affordability.

We are confident this strategic plan will build upon the college’s commitment to offer quality and relevant educational experiences by providing a framework to meet the emerging needs of our students and communities.

We are honored to serve as your community college and feel so fortunate to live our vision of “engaging minds, changing lives, through the power of learning” on a daily basis right here in east central Illinois.

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JOHN SMYSER always thought college was a good thing for many people, but he never envisioned himself attending. In fact earlier in his life, he thought earning a high school diploma was all he needed or wanted. It wasn’t for many years until he realized that having an education from an institution such as Lake Land College would be crucial for him to reach his career goals.

After graduating from high school in 1984, Smyser enlisted in the army.

“In the army, I was a heavy equipment operator and found that I loved this kind of work,” Smyser said. “So I stayed in that field even after I left the army.”

While working in this field as a civilian, Smyser said that although it was a good, steady job, Mother Nature played a big role in helping him determine what he wanted in a career.

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“I really enjoyed this type of work but it seemed like we got rained out every other day,” he explained. “This is where the weather helped me to make a decision on schooling. I thought I would go back to college where I could get a degree in a field I loved and still be able to work no matter what Mother Nature threw my way.”

So, he turned to Lake Land College and became interested in the Civil Engineering Technology program.

“Lake Land helped me get where I'm at today by having extremely capable instructors and a well thought-out strategy for the proper classes that would prove

Students in this option earn college credit and a salary during this experience and it is a very good opportunity for building a resume for future employment.

Upon graduating from Lake Land, Smyser found a job in Green Bay, Wis. with an engineering firm where he was an inspector on road and bridge construction and a surveyor.

He stayed with that firm for nearly 13 years until he left for his current job.

Currently, Smyser works on a team that is changing the designation of U.S. Highway 41 to Interstate 41 on a 30-mile stretch. The job includes the construction of about 100 bridges and Smyser is tasked by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation to ensure the correct placement of these bridges. to be instrumental in gaining the knowledge I needed for this field,” Smyser said. “The instructors were very knowledgeable and taught in a way that was very easy to pick up.”

Smyser said that he developed strong friendships with both his classmates and instructors, and the encouragement he received from his teachers is what kept him going.

“I'll admit I was a little intimidated at going back to school,” Smyser said. “I was about 28 and had not been in school since I graduated from Neoga High School. Like many others in my situation, though, I realized to make something happen, you cannot just sit idle.

You have to make a choice then start walking the path you've chosen. I worked second shift while going to school during the day, and to be frank, some days were very difficult to keep going. But, my teachers kept me focused, and I'm grateful because of that.”

According to Smyser, his well-rounded and hands-on education contributed heavily to him becoming an engineering technician with DAAR Engineering, where he is currently working on a $1.3 billion highway improvement project in Wisconsin.

“The things I was taught at Lake Land – the math, computer aided design and drafting, writing skills, speech classes, and most importantly the testing of soils and concrete, designing the mixes and techniques of inspection, the survey classes, all the mechanics that make a civil engineer – were instrumental in helping me get to where I'm at today.”

Beyond the classroom, Smyser participated in a cooperative study option with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This option has the same course work as the regular Civil Engineering Technology program, but it is extended to include 15 months of on-the-job experience as an integral part of the training.

When reflecting on his time at the college, Smyser recognizes that although going back to school later in life wasn’t easy, he wouldn’t change a thing.

“My wife was crucial in the help she provided to me and our family when I went back to school,” he said. “I couldn't do much in the way of home life and she did all that needed doing with raising three kids and everything that goes with that. But our lives are better because of everything we endured.”

To learn more about the Civil Engineering Technology program, contact Academic Counselor Bryan Burrell at 217-234-5379 or bburrell@lakelandcollege.edu or instructor Galen Altman at 217-234-5342 or galtman@lakelandcollege.edu.

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DONOR PROFILE:

SHELBYVILLE RESIDENT CONTINUES A TRADITION OF GIVING

“I HOPE I CAN INSPIRE SOMEONE TO PAY IT FORWARD LIKE I WAS INSPIRED TO DO.” – Julia Askins, Shelbyville

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LOOKING BACK on the life of her parents, Julia Askins notes how generous they were to others. Her mother, Linda Wiandt, and her father, Waldo Wiandt of Shelbyville, lived a life helping others and expecting little in return.

“My parents were very generous,” Askins said. “I didn’t really recognize that back then because helping others wasn’t something they really talked about or expected recognition for. It was just something they did.”

Her father, a shop owner, who specialized in welding and rewinding electric motors, often assisted others by teaching them skills or fixing machines at no charge. Askins said that while her father was a business owner, if someone was in a jam and didn’t have the cash to pay the bill, he’d let it go.

When her parents passed away, Askins received an inheritance, and like her parents, she sought to help others. So, she turned to the Lake Land College Foundation to do just that.

The generosity of her parents, who were also avid supporters of higher education, inspired

“Receiving scholarships meant my children could get a college education at a time when I couldn’t assist them financially and that’s why donating to the Lake Land College Foundation means so much to me,” Askins said.

According to her, when her children were college bound, she was going through a divorce, making her financial resources tight. Therefore, her two children relied on the generosity of others by way of academic scholarships to put them through school.

“I just feel grateful for those people who helped my kids when they were in need of financial assistance,” Askins said.

“There is good in this world and often times it is overshadowed or goes unnoticed. But, I hope that the students who receive the scholarships I established will one day be in a position to give back to future students who need assistance to achieve their educational goals. I hope I can inspire someone to pay it forward like I was inspired to do.”

Likewise, her mother, who returned to school later in life, sacrificed a lot of her personal needs to ensure her family and others were cared for. According Pictured at center is Lake Land College Foundation donor Julia Askins with her children, to Askins, her mother worked, Tonya at left and Tony at right. Askins gave to the foundation as a way to pay it forward In addition to supporting the took care of her children and because her children received scholarship assistance to attend college at a time when her academic pursuits of Lake financial resources were tight. house, went to school in order to Land College students, Askins earn an education that would lead is an active member of her to a career, and still helped others, her to donate to the foundation, establishing church and assists other church members with whether it was assisting with transportation or two scholarships in honor of her parents. transportation services.

She is an avid music baking treats.

The Linda Wiandt Scholarship supports fan and enjoys attending concerts, especially in administrative assistant and business majors Nashville. She is a graduate of the Recording “If my parents could give what they gave to and the Waldo Wiandt Scholarship supports Workshop, a school that specializes in music, others throughout their lives – time, money, electronics, welding and technology majors. sound and audio production in Chillicothe, expertise – then I feel like I can contribute in Ohio. some way, too,” Askins said.

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welcomed a new family member last spring – the Laker Mallard. The new official mascot will represent the college’s athletic teams and school spirit.

The Lake Land College Board of Trustees approved the mallard in April as part of an overall branding and marketing initiative.

“We worked with more than 100 community members, alumni and college stakeholders to evaluate the visual brand assets of the college, and through that work, the Laker Mallard emerged as a strong college mascot. It just needed to be slightly enhanced,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said.

When cheering on the college’s athletic teams, they will continue to be called the Lakers.

“The mallard represents the Lakers much like Fredbird represents the St. Louis Cardinals,” Bullock added.

So, what’s next for the Laker Mallard? Be on the lookout for him to come off paper and into life as the college is working to create a mascot costume for athletic, student life and community events.

THE FALL SEASON

for Laker athletics is right around the corner! Visit lakelandcollege.edu/athletics to see game schedules for volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball!

The original depiction of the mascot was developed for the women’s softball team.

The college then worked with a professional design firm to take that original rendition and artistically refine it for a more usable rendering.

“This refinement and integration with an enhanced type treatment will elevate the mascot to a collegiate level,” Bullock said.

The improved mascot will be used more widely on apparel for student activities and in the Alumni Association to foster Laker pride.

“We know everyone has a deep sense of pride in Lake Land College. Our new Laker Mallard provides a visible representation of that spirit,” Bullock said.

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ONE LAKER

RETURNS TO COLLEGE, NETWORKED FOR SUCCESS

UPON GRADUATION

from Sullivan High School, Robert Logsdon did what many young people do. He enrolled in college at Lake Land, but soon came to realize he wasn’t ready to commit himself to his education at that time in his life.

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Initially an education major, Logsdon had a change of heart and became an Information Technology (IT) - Programming major. Yet, upon completion of two semesters at Lake Land, he decided not to continue with school at that time.

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“I struggled deciding what I wanted to do right out of high school,” Logsdon explained.

“Before, it was expected of me to pursue a degree, even though I probably wasn’t ready.

But now, it’s my choice to be here and I am doing it for me and my future.”

For several years, Logsdon took a sabbatical from his educational pursuits and worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart. However, he said that those years of his life, when he struggled from paycheck to paycheck, put things into perspective for him.

“I had a hard time financially and seemed to be working all the time,” Logsdon said. “I learned that that was no way to live, and at that time, a desire grew for me to better myself, not just to be another face in the crowd, but to be someone who accomplished something for myself.”

That’s when he took a chance on himself, and after getting his finances and aspects of his personal life in order, he re-enrolled in the ITNetwork Administration program at Lake Land.

“I always loved working on computers. It’s something I grew up with,” he said. “So knowing that I could make a career out of something that had always been a hobby was exciting.”

Many of the classes Logsdon took at Lake Land originally applied toward his IT-Network Administration degree. So, coming back to college, he was able to dive into specialty classes.

“I’d been out of practice studying and doing homework for six years. So, I did have to train myself to get back into the swing of things, but it didn’t take long to do that,” he said.

As part of his program’s curriculum, Logsdon was required to complete an internship. For this, he worked at the Pavilion in Champaign, where he received real-world experience working with servers, networks and hardware repair.

“I really liked the internship opportunity because it allowed me to put into practice all the things I learned in the classroom, but it also gave me experience interacting with people on the job,” Logsdon said. “I was able to develop my problem solving skills and learned to rely on the skills and knowledge I gained as a student.”

Having graduated in May, Logsdon looks forward to beginning his professional career, one that he can take with him wherever he goes.

To get started in an IT program, contact Heather Nohren, academic counselor at 217-234-5256.

To learn more about the IT programs at Lake Land, contact instructor Scott Rhine at srhine@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5353.

NETWORK AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS

administrators are responsible for the day-today operation of computer networks, which are critical to almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators work with the physical computer networks of a variety of organizations, and therefore, are employed in many industries. The median annual wage for network and computer systems administrators was $72,560 in May 2012. Employment opportunities for network and computer systems administrators is strong and growth will be highest in organizations that rely on cloud computing technology. www.bls.gov LAKE LAND COLLEGE OFFERS FOUR SPECIALIZATIONS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJORS: • IT-Computer Applications • IT-Network Administration • IT-Programming • IT-Web Technology

“When I came back to school, it was comforting to see that many of my peers were in the same boat as me,” Logsdon said. “I had a different mindset than when I did as a younger student.

I was more serious and made a conscious decision to pursue my education.”

However, Logsdon said that he did have to re-acclimate himself to academics.

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NEW CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAMS TO MEET WORKFORCE DEMAND

Pictured here are members of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board, which helped create and establish the new Criminal Justice programs. From left are: Deputy Chief Dave Chambers, Charleston Police Department; Chief Andy Schabing, Neoga Police Department; Chief Randy Ervin, Lake Land College Police Department; Chief Jeff Branson, Mattoon Police Department; and Dustin Heuerman, Criminal Justice instructor.

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is rolling out three new Criminal Justice programs for the Fall 2015 semester.

According to Dustin Heuerman, criminal justice instructor, these programs emerged after working with local law enforcement professionals about the demand for Workforce Ready students.

“The new degree and two certificates came about as a result of a survey given to current students about their career aspirations and a survey given to area criminal justice agencies,” Heuerman said. “When certain needs were identified about what both students wanted and local agencies needed, I convened an advisory board to help establish the new programs.”

Through work with the advisory board, Heuerman determined there was a need for criminal justice professionals to have strong communication and report writing skills along with professionalism and critical thinking skills. From that work, these three programs emerged.

Furthermore, the job outlook reveals that there is an unmet demand for regional and local law enforcement individuals, and these programs will help meet this need.

The new Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement is a two-year degree aimed at students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution, but rather who intend to begin a career in law enforcement upon graduation from Lake Land.

According to Heuerman, the new degree program is especially appealing to veterans because many law enforcement agencies who require bachelor’s degrees will accept an associate degree if supplemented with military experience.

Likewise, the certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership is good for current criminal justice professionals who have aspirations of moving up the ranks to a supervisory position. It consists of core criminal justice and business classes that better prepare students for a leadership role in a criminal justice agency.

The certificate in Law Enforcement Operations consists of many of the core classes from the new associate degree and is good for students who want to transfer after Lake Land College, but still want to gain some practical experience in the field of law enforcement before completing a four-year degree.

“These programs will better help Lake Land College train criminal justice professionals who are looking for direct employment or are interested in receiving credentials to climb the ranks at their law enforcement organization,” Heuerman said. “The transfer degree is still available for students wishing to pursue a fouryear degree, but the new programs will provide a more law enforcement-specific curriculum to better train law enforcement officers for successful employment after graduation from Lake Land.”

WHICH MAJOR IS RIGHT FOR YOU? ASSOCIATE IN ARTS (AA) CRIMINAL JUSTICE

This degree is for you if you are interested in transferring to earn a bachelor’s degree.

If you intend on pursing the following professions, you should pursue this degree: • Law enforcement (state or federal) • Probation Officer • Attorney

NEW ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) LAW ENFORCEMENT If you are planning on entering the workforce after graduating from Lake Land College and wish to enter the law enforcement field as a police officer, this is the major for you.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS (NDP.LEO) This is a certificate consisting of core classes from the Law Enforcement degree. If you want to transfer after Lake Land College, but still want to gain some practical experience in the field of law enforcement, this certificate is good for you.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE LEADERSHIP (NDP.CJL) This is a certificate consisting of core criminal justice and business classes to better prepare you for a leadership role in a criminal justice agency.

For more information about the Criminal Justice majors, contact 217-234-5310 or Counseling Services at 217-234-5391.

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DID YOU KNOW

that tuition and fees for an entire academic year at Lake Land for a full-time student is only $3,400? This is about ¼ of the total cost of four-year universities in Illinois.

SAME DEGREE, DIFFERENT PRICE Students who begin their bachelor’s degree at Lake Land College and live at home will save an average of $43,400.

Our textbook rental system saves you $1,700 per year!

2 years at a university $26,600

2 years at Lake Land College $6,600 $20,000 in savings for your future!

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EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED 1. CALL 217-234-5232

2. LOOK The return on investment occurs over a 40-year working life in which a Lake Land graduate earns $506,000 more than someone who has not attended college.

for the “Enroll Now” button at lakelandcollege.edu

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FINANCIAL AID PROCESS

the Student Services wing of the Luther Student Center.

ALL students requesting financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov as early as possible to determine financial aid eligibility. Lake Land College’s school code is 007644.

The following financial aid options do not require payback or reimbursement: 1. Federal or state financial aid grants such as the Pell Grant 2. Lake Land College Foundation Scholarships (visit www.lakelandcollege.edu/foundation ) 3. Third-party scholarships Those who do not qualify for state, federal or local scholarship options can explore: 1. Paying the bill in-full by the due date 2. Signing up for the Nelnet tuition payment plan! Lake Land offers the Nelnet payment plan that allows students to spread their tuition payments out over the semester as opposed to paying their bill in full at one time. Advantages include easy online enrollment, flexible payment options and no interest!

STAY UP-TO-DATE with all things Lake Land College!

Check out the important student and community dates by visiting lakelandcollege.edu. Select the “Connect” panel and visit the student and community calendars.

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RETAINING STUDENTS

until graduation or program completion is all the buzz in higher education these days and Lake Land College works hard to ensure our students’ success. For students who attend Lake Land College, administrators, faculty and staff have created a culture to help students remain in school until completion by providing a variety of student services, one of which is mandatory academic advising.

According to Academic Counselor Krista Burrell, between mandatory new student orientation and academic advisement each semester, Lake Land College situates its students well with the support system needed to get through school.

“It’s a real benefit for our students to be advised by a faculty member in their program in order to keep them on the right track in terms of academic progress and career opportunities,” Burrell said.

“When a new student comes to Lake Land, that student must attend orientation and meet with an academic counselor through Counseling Services. From there, students must meet with their assigned faculty advisor around mid-term of each semester to see how their current classes are going in addition to registering for the following semester.”

Burrell said that many other colleges and universities do not have mandatory academic advising or orientation. But at Lake Land, this is required to foster faculty-student relationships and help students make the correct class decisions based on their major.

have with the experts, especially in a one-onone capacity, the better. Not only does this keep students on track while in college, it also helps to prepare them to enter the workforce, often making connections or having the opportunity to network through their instructor’s industry connections.

These opportunities are invaluable to a student heading into the world of professional work.”

In addition to orientation and advisement, Lake Land has implemented a Master Advisor Training Program, which enhances the training faculty advisors receive from academic counselors.

“We need to ensure that our faculty members have the resources they need to do the best job for our students,” Burrell said.

According to Assistant Director of the National Academic Advising Association Marsha Miller, academic advising is integral to student success, persistence and retention.

“In an age often characterized by impersonal detachment, academic advising provides a vital personal connection students need to persist and succeed,” Miller said.

To learn more about retention efforts at Lake Land College, contact Burrell at 217-234-5042 or kburrell@lakelandcollege.edu.

“Faculty members are the experts in their fields,” Burrell said. “So, the more contact students

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COMMUNITY LEARNING

classes offer you an opportunity to pursue an interest without the worry of grades.

CPR Healthcare Provider CPR

CREATIVE

ARTS

Adjustable Head Warmer Christmas Spider Lighted Wine Bottles Oil & Acrylic Painting Two Dish Cloths & Pot Scrubbie Two Scarves-Chain & Frilly

ENGAGING

GENERATIONS Little Dragons Martial Arts - Effingham Little Tigers Taekwon-Do - Mattoon Martial Arts - Effingham Mattoon Taekwon-Do

HEALTH &

WELLNESS

PHOTOGRAPHY

Energy Therapy Hypnosis for Change

Learn Digital Photography

ONLINE

COURSES

BY BARBARA GEORGE Atlantic Coast Lighthouses Family Christmas Great Lakes Lighthouses Pacific Coast Lighthouses Photo Editing Basics Who Wants to Be A "Mathenaire"

LEISURE

& EXERCISE Dance: Polka and Foxtrot Dance: Private Group Lessons Dance: Rumba for Beginners Dance: Swing and Waltz Hunter Safety

TEST

PERSONAL

ENRICHMENT

PREPARATION Paraprofessional Test Prep

Coming of Age: Explore Your Future Cemetery Care & Repair

FOR MORE INFORMATION about these courses, please contact Community and Professional Programs at 217-234-5467 or visit us online at lakelandcollege.edu/learn.

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WRITE

RIGHT

Pick Up Your Pen

INTERESTED IN MORE ONLINE COURSES? Visit www.ed2go.com/lakelandcollege to view all available courses and dates. Take these online courses from anywhere at the times convenient for you. Read lessons, participate in exercises and hold discussions with fellow students and the instructor.

Some popular classes include: • Accounting Fundamentals • Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2013 • Introduction to SQL • Medical Terminology: A Word Association Approach • A to Z Grant Writing • Grammar Refresher • Project Management Fundamentals • Intermediate Microsoft Excel 2013 • Explore a Career in Medical Coding • Introduction to QuickBooks 2015

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WORKFORCE READY AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Power Technology Agriculture Business & Supply Agriculture Business Agriculture Production & Management Alternative Ag Production Crop Production Horticulture Horticultural Production & Landscape John Deere Tech Livestock Production

ALLIED HEALTH Associate Degree in Nursing Basic Nurse Assisting Dental Hygiene Emergency Medical Services Fire Science Technology Massage Therapy Paramedical Services Physical Therapist Assistant Practical Nursing

BUSINESS Accounting Administrative Assistant Executive  Legal  Medical Computer Applications Specialist Cosmetology Cosmetology Teacher Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design E-Commerce Marketing Entrepreneurship Esthetics Health Information & Medical Coding Information Technology IT-Computer Applications IT-Computer Game Development IT-Digital Media Specialist IT-Network Administration IT-Programming IT-Web Technology

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Management Marketing Medical Coding Specialist Medical Transcriptionist Office Assistant/Receptionist Office Management Office Technology Skills General  Medical  MOS Professional Sales

CENTER FOR BUSINESS & INDUSTRY Commercial Truck Driver Training

HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS Radio/TV Broadcasting Broadcast Announcing Radio Broadcasting TV Field/Studio Production

MATH & SCIENCE Geospatial Technology

SOCIAL SCIENCE & EDUCATION Child & Family Services Criminal Justice Leadership Early Childhood Care & Education Human Services Criminal Justice  Education  Health Psychology  Sociology Law Enforcement Law Enforcement Operations Paraprofessional Education-Teacher Aide Nanny Child Care Provider

TECHNOLOGY Advanced Automation & Control Technology Automotive Mechanic Automotive Technology Building Construction Technology Civil Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Co-op CNC Operator CNC Programmer

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Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology Computer-Aided Design Computer-Aided Drafting Computer Technician Computer Troubleshooting Electronic Control Technician Electronic Control Technology Electronic System Specialist Electronic Engineering Technology Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Technology Industrial Maintenance Instrumentation & Control Technology Manufacturing Technology Mechanical Electrical Technology Programmable Logic Controllers Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Management Residential Wiring Sustainable Energy Welding

TRANSFER READY AGRICULTURE

Agriculture Pre-Veterinary Medicine

BUSINESS Business Administration Accounting  Finance  Management  Marketing Business Education

HUMANITIES & COMMUNICATIONS Art English Liberal Arts Speech Communication

MATH & SCIENCE

SOCIAL SCIENCE & EDUCATION

Biological Science (Non-Teaching) Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science Conservation—Pre-Forestry Conservation—Pre-Wildlife Earth Science Environmental Science Mathematics Physics Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Secondary Education Biology  Chemistry  Physics

Criminal Justice Early Childhood Education Economics Elementary Education Health Education History Mathematics Education Physical Education Political Science Psychology Recreation Science Education Social Science Sociology/Social Work Special Education

ASSOCIATE IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE DEGREE

TECHNOLOGY Civil Engineering Technology/Advanced Technical Studies Electronic Engineering Technology

FALL CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 25 AND THE PREFERRED LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS AUGUST 24!

Stop by a One Stop Registration Open House!

• July 14 at the Eastern Region Center in Marshall or on campus in Mattoon • July 15 at the Kluthe Center in Effingham or the Western Region Center in Pana

Engineering

Call 217-234-5256 for details.

GET STARTED ONLINE @ LAKELANDCOLLEGE.EDU/SCHEDULES LAKE LAND COLLEGE IS NEAR YOU! Take a class in one of our regional extension centers!

Eastern Region Center 224 South Sixth St. Marshall, Illinois 62441 217-826-8490

Western Region Center 600 East First St. Pana, Illinois 62557 217-562-5000

The Kluthe Center for Higher Education and Technology 1204 Network Center Blvd.

Effingham, Illinois 62401 217-540-5000

Workforce Development Center 305 Richmond Ave. East Mattoon, Illinois 61938 217-235-2222

LAKE LAND COLLEGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any basis of discrimination precluded by applicable federal and state statutes in admission or access to or in treatment of employment in college programs and/ or activities. Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to enrollment, nor will race be a barrier to the receipt of financial aid. The Director of Human Resources, Lake Land College, 217-234-5210, has been designated to coordinate compliance with nondiscrimination requirements contained in the implementing regulations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Age Discrimination Act of 1975. The Counselor/Coordinator of Disability Services, Lake Land College, 217-234-5259 is designated as the Section 504 Coordinator of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

LAKE LAND COLLEGE  217-234-5253

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LAKER VISIT DAY!

October 23, 2015 December 4, 2015 9 a.m. – Noon